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The governor speaks at Silver Bluff anniversary.
Celebrating 50 Years at Silver Bluff: Honoring a Legacy of Conservation and Leadership
November 07, 2025 — Gov. McMaster recognized with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Conservation Champion Award at anniversary event.
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A forest canopy and blue skies.
Santee Cooper and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest
September 02, 2025 — With good faith negotiations, an agreement was reached to move forward.
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Towering cypress tree
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Intervenes to Protect Ancient Cypress Forest from Transmission Line Impacts
July 31, 2025 — Trees at Beidler Forest have been aged at over 1000 years old.
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A flock of birds flies in a dark sky in front of the moon
Lights Out Program
February 21, 2025 — Providing safe passage for night-migrating birds.
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A large brown bird with a long bill glides over a dark blue ocean
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú South Carolina's 2025 Policy Agenda
February 03, 2025 — With the help of a network of passionate advocates, dedicated supporters, and committed partners, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú seeks to advance policies, legislation, and funding that protect birds and the habitat they need, while safeguarding the state’s rich natural heritage, supporting vital industries, enhancing community resilience, and improving quality of life for all South Carolinians.
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A flock of white and pink birds landing in a marsh
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú South Carolina Strengthens Leadership with New Policy Director and Coastal Program Manager
November 04, 2024 — Two new staff members join our flock.
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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú South Carolina Uses Cutting-Edge Techniques to Understand Prothonotary Warblers
September 30, 2024 — Advances in tracking technology are being deployed in Lowcountry swamps to unravel the secrets of the Swamp Canary.
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A hand holds a yellow bird in front of a canoe in a swamp
Cutting Edge Technology Opens the Door to a New Chapter for Project PROTHO
July 24, 2024 — New advances in tracking technology are being deployed in Lowcountry swamps to unravel the secrets of the "Swamp Canary"
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Staff Spotlight: Ryan Watson
May 28, 2024 — Ryan Watson, our new naturalist, introduces himself.
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